Joanne has been training dogs for 29 years. She spent the first part of her career in the shelter dog world where her focus was shelter behavior and rehabilitation! 

Joanne has also run her own dog training business where she has used her knowledge of positive reinforcement training and behavior to help pet dogs reach their full potential. 

She shares her home with Gama a Belgain Malinois, Hexa a Dutch Shepherd, Angus an American Bully, and Olive a Border Terrier mix. She has trained her dogs for Search & Rescue, Detection, Dock Diving, and Protection Sports!